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I've just got the windshield replaced today. $215.00 Cdn INSTALLED plus tax.
Get this, they drove 20 minutes to my work to pick up my car, took it to get the job done and then returned it to me at work for free! That's 1hr 20 minutes of their time for free!
Yes, they can repair cracks up to 36" long.
As for the Insurance company, at least in Alberta, you need seperate coverage for windshields and I think that it would cost more in the long term to pay the premiums than what it costs to replace it after so many years. IMHO
These guys are great! If you live in Canada, check em' out if you need windshield repair/replacements.
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There are windshield repair places like this in most cities. Back home, I know there is some that do repairs on the spot, they may even replace the windshield on the spot, I'm not sure about that though.
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
There are windshield repair places like this in most cities. Back home, I know there is some that do repairs on the spot, they may even replace the windshield on the spot, I'm not sure about that though.
You can get a 1 hour replacement but it is recomended that you go with the 3 hour replacement, (different sealant curing times).
96 Contour, GL, Zetec, ATX.
03/18/1996 Build Date.
Drop in K&N
NGK Laser Platinum Premium Spark plugs
Niehoff Premium Ignition wires
Wheel Well Air Intake Resonator removed.
*Just the beginning*
2000 Windstar SEL
K&N Air filter
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Originally posted by GIT-R-DONE:
just call the insurance company and say a rock hit the windshield on teh highway, get a brand spankin new one.
I'm working on that, the worst part is that the crack for mine is in my line of sight. PLus my windshield is extremely pitted  
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TONS of windsheild places will even PAY your deductable for you. Yeah, they are overpriced, but WTF do you care?! Insurance will pay for it. Tons of palces will be willing to pay 50 or 100 to sells or 400-2000 windesheild. ($2160 for a windsheild on an 04 Bonneville GXP with the heads-up display and radio antenea bult in.
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Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
Originally posted by GIT-R-DONE:
just call the insurance company and say a rock hit the windshield on teh highway, get a brand spankin new one.
I'm working on that, the worst part is that the crack for mine is in my line of sight. PLus my windshield is extremely pitted
Dude, I think 'extremely pitted' is an understatement!  J/K
Seriously though,
For those of you who are getting theirs replaced, try to go with OEM Ford glass. My insurance authorizes a new windshield every year. When I got the original glass replaced at 60k, the place came to my house and did the windshield right here. They installed Pilkinton Glass... I would highly recommend against this for the Contour, as the shape was not exact and I had problems with my wipers as a result (hopping, dragging, and making a racket on the glass). Due to this, I went and got another replacement in November. This time I brought the car to the shop and had them do it there. Also, they were able to get me OEM Ford glass, which in my opinion is much better then the aftermarket windshields. Just make sure they order a new seal for the upper part of the glass... they tried to use my original at firt, and it was all wavy and didn't seat to the roof. Had to take it back to have the seal re-set.
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Would you recommend going to the stealership to replace? Or just ask a good shop to get OEM glass?
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OEM glass is OEM glass.. it will cost you the same where ever you go. I personally would take it to the stealership and have it done there.
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Originally posted by Cris'pus:
Would you recommend going to the stealership to replace? Or just ask a good shop to get OEM glass?
OEM glass is OEM glass, but I'd honestly have a glass shop do the replacement for me. I think a dealership would have to contract out for that anyway, so why not go to guys who do just that all day long?
-That's my opinion anyway.
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that is illegal. my girlfriend's ex was pulled over for a cracked windshield and then they noticed a problem with his registration and it turned into a big hassle. a cracked windshield is a ticketable offense i believe
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